Parts of the Kidney Anatomy of the Kidney Artistic rendition showing cortex, medulla pyramids, papilla, calyces, infundibula, renal pelvis and proximal ureter. Also shown are the arteries and arterioles, glomerulus, Bowman’s capsule, proximal convoluted tubule, loop of henle, distal convoluted tubule, collecting duct, venule and veins by Ashley Davidoff MD by Ashley Davidoff MD
Kidneys Doing the Rock and Roll with the Renal Arteries and Veins Holding Tight ?Kidneys Doing the Rock and Roll with Arteries and Veins Holding Tight? is the venous phase of an MRI angiogram . The kidneys each in different party colors, with a background of pastel colors gives a feeling or mood of celebration and delight. The way they are bonded with vein on vein and artery on artery provides the sense of partners holding tight in a rock and roll dance at the festivity. by Ashley Davidoff MD
Time for the Fall Time for the Winter This artpiece teaches us the unpredictability of fate and time .The power Doppler ultrasound of the kidneys shows a variation of the renal vasculature. On the left side the vascular system is abundant, while on the right side, just the skeleton of the veins is demonstrated. The artist saw this image as an opportunity to explore concepts such as opposites, abundance, paucity, situational changes, time, and life lessons. Relevant quotes include ?Make Hay while the Sun Shines? and ?Time for Every Every Season? . Artistically a sharp line differentiates the left side from the right. This abrupt change from the one season to the next infers unpredictable, and fateful situational change in life. In this case -there is a seasonal change, but the situation could just as easily reflect an abrupt change with the arrival of a devastating disease on the doorstep of life. by Ashley Davidoff MD